Patents by Inventor Mark Thomas Finstad

Mark Thomas Finstad 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: 9402469
    Abstract: Described is a device that can be used to hold a plurality of items such as plates, bowls and glasses on a patio table. The device is attached to the pole of the table umbrella and can be attached or detached in seconds without the use of any tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventors: Amy Sue Finstad, Mark Thomas Finstad
  • Publication number: 20160015171
    Abstract: Described is a device that can be used to hold a plurality of items such as plates, bowls and glasses on a patio table. The device is attached to the pole of the table umbrella and can be attached or detached in seconds without the use of any tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Amy Sue Finstad, Mark Thomas Finstad
  • Patent number: 8899892
    Abstract: Described is a device that can be used in conjunction with a pick-up truck to keep items from shifting during transit. The device is designed to hook under the bottom edge of the truck tail gate when the tailgate is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Thomas Finstad
  • Publication number: 20130136554
    Abstract: Described is a device that can be used in conjunction with a pick-up truck to keep items from shifting during transit. The device is designed to hook under the bottom edge of the truck tail gate when the tailgate is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Thomas Finstad
  • Patent number: 7562608
    Abstract: Described is a device that is to used in conjunction with a chainsaw to keep the chainsaw kerf from closing, thereby greatly reducing the chance of having the chainsaw bar being pinched and bound. Also included is a limiting feature that keeps the chainsaw kerf spacer from being inserted too deeply into the chainsaw kerf, thereby contacting the chainsaw blades. Additionally, a handle is included to facilitate the extraction of the chainsaw kerf spacer from the chainsaw kerf after completing the cut. The kerf spacer can be installed with one hand and without the aid of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Thomas Finstad
  • Publication number: 20080197616
    Abstract: Described is a device that can be attached to an in-line skate that will deflect debris such as small rocks and sticks from the immediate path of the in-line skate. The device will detect when the rear wheels leave the skating surface and will reposition so as to not interfere with the operation of the skate when the skate tips forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Thomas Finstad