Patents by Inventor Mark V. Jackson

Mark V. Jackson 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: 11584302
    Abstract: A step assembly to be attached to a crossbar of a vehicle, the step assembly including a base subassembly including first and second side brackets configured to be coupled to an upper surface of a crossbar of a vehicle, and a stair subassembly including a plurality of step members arranged between first and second side members, wherein proximal ends of each of the first and second side members are configured to be rotatably coupled to the respective first and second side brackets such that the stair subassembly is selectively rotatable between a deployed position and a stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20220227298
    Abstract: A step assembly to be attached to a crossbar of a vehicle, the step assembly including a base subassembly including first and second side brackets configured to be coupled to an upper surface of a crossbar of a vehicle, and a stair subassembly including a plurality of step members arranged between first and second side members, wherein proximal ends of each of the first and second side members are configured to be rotatably coupled to the respective first and second side brackets such that the stair subassembly is selectively rotatable between a deployed position and a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20220125215
    Abstract: A mattress topper system, and a method of controlling the system, including an upper sheet and a lower sheet coupled together so as to define an interior volume divided into a plurality of zones, each of the zones having a plurality of cells of which adjacent cells are in fluid communication with one another inside the respective zones, and at least one air pump configured to regulate pressure in the cells of each respective zone such that the pressure in at least a first one of the zones is different from the pressure in at least a second one of the zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Mark V. Jackson, Jeffrey L. Jones
  • Patent number: 10914461
    Abstract: A device to support string lights, the device including a base member configured with a slot structured to receive a supporting band, and at least one support member extending away from the base member and configured to receive and support a portion of string lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10907779
    Abstract: A device to be affixed to an extension pole to support string lights, the device including a base member, a receiving portion formed in a bottom of the base member and configured to receive an end of an extension pole, and a plurality of hook members extending laterally from the base member and curving upwards to form a receiving portion configured to receive and support a portion of string lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20200263841
    Abstract: A device to be affixed to an extension pole to support string lights, the device including a base member, a receiving portion formed in a bottom of the base member and configured to receive an end of an extension pole, and a plurality of hook members extending laterally from the base member and curving upwards to form a receiving portion configured to receive and support a portion of string lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20200263860
    Abstract: A device to support string lights, the device including a base member configured with a slot structured to receive a supporting band, and at least one support member extending away from the base member and configured to receive and support a portion of string lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Mark V. Jackson
  • Patent number: 9643522
    Abstract: An orthopedic seat cushion for placement on a seat for supporting the weight of an occupant includes an envelope comprising an upper sheet and a lower sheet sealed together to define an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided into a plurality of depressible cells wherein adjacent cells are in fluid communication with one another. The envelope has an opening penetrated through the upper sheet and lower sheet, wherein the opening has a front end and a back end and is configured to allow clearance for a sensitive area of the occupant. At least one cell has a height dimension that inhibits the sensitive area from contacting the seat when the at least one cell is depressed by the weight of the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Pedigree Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Jones, Mark V. Jackson, Robert Baker
  • Publication number: 20150108799
    Abstract: An orthopedic seat cushion for placement on a seat for supporting the weight of an occupant includes an envelope comprising an upper sheet and a lower sheet sealed together to define an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided into a plurality of depressible cells wherein adjacent cells are in fluid communication with one another. The envelope has an opening penetrated through the upper sheet and lower sheet, wherein the opening has a front end and a back end and is configured to allow clearance for a sensitive area of the occupant. At least one cell has a height dimension that inhibits the sensitive area from contacting the seat when the at least one cell is depressed by the weight of the occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Jones, Mark V. Jackson, Robert Baker
  • Patent number: 8671887
    Abstract: An orthopedic pet bed including an upper sheet and a lower sheet coupled together so as to define an interior volume subdivided into a plurality of cells, of which adjacent cells are in fluid communication with one another. The cells may be substantially shaped as hexagons, triangles, parallelograms, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Pedigree Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Baker, Jeffrey L. Jones, Mark V. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20120291711
    Abstract: An orthopedic pet bed including an upper sheet and a lower sheet coupled together so as to define an interior volume subdivided into a plurality of cells, of which adjacent cells are in fluid communication with one another. The cells may be substantially shaped as hexagons, triangles, parallelograms, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Pedigree Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Baker, Jeffrey L. Jones, Mark V. Jackson