Patents by Inventor Mark T. Erickson

Mark T. Erickson 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).

  • Pole assembly
    Patent number: 7905677
    Abstract: A flagpole having a plurality of linear tubular members with ends of adjacent tubular members connected with coupling members including arcuate segments retained in tight surface engagement with inside surfaces of the tubular members with fasteners and a coupling assembly having a cone-shaped body and a sleeve connecting tubular members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Uncommon USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark T. Erickson
  • Pole assembly
    Patent number: 7854564
    Abstract: A flagpole having a plurality of linear tubular members with ends of adjacent tubular members connected with coupling members including arcuate segments retained in tight surface engagement with inside surfaces of the tubular members with fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Uncommon USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark T. Erickson
  • Clamshell cooking apparatus having an electronic gap adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 5910207
    Abstract: A clamshell or two-sided cooking system utilizes an upper platen and a lower platen The upper platen is movable to a non-cook and to a cook position. In the cook position, the upper platen is separated from the lower platen by a gap. The gap can be electronically adjusted for various thicknesses of foodstuffs. Preferably, an electronic adjustment mechanism is located within the upper platen assembly. The adjustment mechanism utilizes a stepper motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Taylor Company
    Inventors: Robert K. Newton, Mark T. Erickson
  • Two-sided cooking apparatus having an electronic gap adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 5791234
    Abstract: A clamshell or two-sided cooking system utilizes an upper platen and a lower platen. The upper platen is movable to a non cook and to a cook position. In the cook position, the upper platen is separated from the lower platen by a gap. The gap can be electronically adjusted for various thicknesses of foodstuffs. Preferably, an electronic adjustment mechanism is located within the upper platen assembly. The adjustment mechanism utilizes a drive means which inherently provides float to accommodate variations in thicknesses of the foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Taylor Company
    Inventors: Robert K. Newton, Mark T. Erickson