Patents by Inventor Mark Sampson

Mark Sampson 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: 7493725
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention involves a fishing lure having a frame, a body formed around the frame with a head end and a tail end, and a weight connected to the frame and formed inside the body. A plurality of appendages extends from the head end. The tail end includes an series of notches arrayed to work in concert to make the tail end flap. A plurality of hooks are attached to the frame, each of the hooks has an end designed to protrude from the body. An eyelet is connected to the frame and protrudes from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Sampson
  • Publication number: 20070200421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable wheel cover for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member and a display member. The base member is selectively secured to the vehicle rim and the display member is rotatably mounted relative to the base member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the vehicle rim. In one aspect, a portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Anthony DoVale, Jeffrey Goodman, Robert Kaufman, Mark Sampson
  • Publication number: 20070079847
    Abstract: A frame facilitating dental floss-based tooth cleaning and oral and vaporous administration of medication has two pieces, each with surfaces adapted for facing contacting securement one to another, with plurality of male and female members located on the facing surfaces for mating engagement as the pieces are assembled to form the frame, with the male members being adapted to puncture, if needed, and to retain a medication impregnated web in place, as the male members enter the female members with the web is positioned therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Sampson
  • Patent number: 7156109
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved combination tooth pick/dental floss appliance, with the addition of, a food and or medicament pad. The tasks carried out by the invention are beyond basic flossing to include the delivery system of an attached medicament such as or combination of, nicotine, breath fresheners, antacids, fluoride, and teeth brighteners. This invention is most valuable to a person on the go, who does not have easy access to facilities to brush their teeth as desired. This combination dental tool with the accompanying medicament gives one the ability to cleanse one's teeth as well as freshen one's mouth whether it be after eating or smoking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Mark A. Sampson
  • Publication number: 20060277806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable display assembly for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member and a display member. The base member is selectively secured to the vehicle rim and the display member is rotatably mounted relative to the base member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the vehicle rim. In one aspect, a portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Anthony DoVale, Jeffrey Goodman, Robert Kaufman, Mark Sampson, Mark Jiang
  • Publication number: 20060255652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable display assembly for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member and a display member. The base member is selectively secured to the vehicle rim and the display member is rotatably mounted relative to the base member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the vehicle rim. In one aspect, a portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Kaufman, Jeffrey Goodman, Anthony DoVale, Mark Sampson, Mark Jiang
  • Publication number: 20060192422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable wheel cover for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member, a shaft member, and a display member. The base member is secured to the rim of a motor vehicle. The shaft member is connected to an outer portion of the base member, extending substantially transverse from the rim and substantially co-linearly with the longitudinal axis of the axle. The display member is connected to the shaft member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the rim. A portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Goodman, Mark Sampson, Anthony DoVale
  • Publication number: 20050172537
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention involves a fishing lure having a frame, a body formed around the frame with a head end and a tail end, and a weight connected to the frame and formed inside the body. A plurality of appendages extends from the head end. The tail end includes an series of notches arrayed to work in concert to make the tail end flap. A plurality of hooks are attached to the frame, each of the hooks has an end designed to protrude from the body. An eyelet is connected to the frame and protrudes from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Mark Sampson
  • Publication number: 20040025900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved combination tooth pick/dental floss appliance, with the addition of, a food and or medicament pad. The tasks carried out by the invention are beyond basic flossing to include the delivery system of an attached medicament such as or combination of, nicotine, breath fresheners, antacids, fluoride, and teeth brighteners. This invention is most valuable to a person on the go, who does not have easy access to facilities to brush their teeth as desired. This combination dental tool with the accompanying medicament gives one the ability to cleanse one's teeth as well as freshen one's mouth whether it be after eating or smoking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Mark A. Sampson
  • Patent number: 4262692
    Abstract: A bell trap and check valve is disclosed. The bell trap has a central tubular member around its outlet and a conventional cover. The check valve is removably attached to the central tubular member and supported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Inventor: Mark A. Sampson