Patents by Inventor Ross J. Mack

Ross J. Mack 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: 6938775
    Abstract: A battery pack suitable for use with button cell batteries. The battery pack includes a flexible card and a cover rotatably fixed relative to said flexible card. A backing is interposed between the card and said cover, and fixed relative to said card. The backing and cover define an enclosed space interposed between the cover and the backing for receiving batteries. Batteries disposed in the space are enclosed by the cover and backing. An air access channel formed in the backing diffuses air to the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Rovcal, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Rodney S. McKenzie, Marc L. Syvertsen, Jeffrey W. Schmoeger, Michael J. Johnstone, Robert G. Reidl, Jeffrey A. Poirier, Robert G. LaMasney, Ross J. Mack
  • Patent number: 6820630
    Abstract: A dry sectional gate valve having a swiveling intake elbow and shot pin assembly for selectively locking the elbow into a fixed position. A shot pin extends from a pull-knob through the flange of the elbow into one of a plurality of spaced-apart detent slots or holes around the perimeter of the valve body. The elbow can be swiveled thereby allowing a connecting fire hose to be positioned to minimize kinks and avoid obstacles thereby bringing water freely into the valve. The shot pin can be used to selectively lock the elbow in a desired position facilitating connection and disconnection of mating fire hose couplings or the shot pin can be set to allow the elbow to rotate freely enabling the hose to reach its most relaxed position when charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney Alan Carringer, Ross J. Mack, Robert W. Steingass
  • Publication number: 20040200535
    Abstract: A dry sectional gate valve having a swiveling intake elbow and shot pin assembly for selectively locking the elbow into a fixed position. A shot pin extends from a pull-knob through the flange of the elbow into one of a plurality of spaced-apart detent slots or holes around the perimeter of the valve body. The elbow can be swiveled thereby allowing a connecting fire hose to be positioned to minimize kinks and avoid obstacles thereby bringing water freely into the valve. The shot pin can be used to selectively lock the elbow in a desired position facilitating connection and disconnection of mating fire hose couplings or the shot pin can be set to allow the elbow to rotate freely enabling the hose to reach its most relaxed position when charged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Rodney Alan Carringer, Ross J. Mack, Robert W. Steingass
  • Publication number: 20040011698
    Abstract: A battery pack suitable for use with button cell batteries. The battery pack includes a flexible card and a cover rotatably fixed relative to said flexible card. A backing is interposed between the card and said cover, and fixed relative to said card. The backing and cover define an enclosed space interposed between the cover and the backing for receiving batteries. Batteries disposed in the space are enclosed by the cover and backing. An air access channel formed in the backing diffuses air to the batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Rodney S. McKenzie, Marc L. Syvertsen, Jeffrey W. Schmoeger, Michael J. Johnstone, Robert G. Riedl, Jeffrey A. Poirier, Robert G. LaMasney, Ross J. Mack
  • Patent number: 6113004
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a portable kit for use in fighting fires, and includes a portable tank forming a reservoir for a liquid additive. A handle extends adjacent an upper side of the tank and is fastened to the tank, the tank and the reservoir being sized to be carried by a person holding said handle. At least one accessory is provided and the tank has at least one storage recess formed in its outer surface, the recess being shaped to receive and store the accessory. A liquid flow passage having an inlet end coupling and an outlet end coupling is also fastened to the tank, and the flow path may be formed through the handle. The inlet end coupling is connectable to a supply of liquid under pressure, and the outlet end coupling and the accessory are shaped to be coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Steingass, Ross J. Mack
  • Patent number: D879601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: ENERGIZER BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Dorr, Christopher Harris, Marek Kokoszka, Robert G. Lamasney, Ross J. Mack, Daniel R. Teteak
  • Patent number: D985383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: ENERGIZER BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Dorr, Christopher Harris, Marek Kokoszka, Robert G. LaMasney, Ross J. Mack, Daniel R. Teteak, Tim O'Brien