Patents by Inventor Ross Mack
Ross 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).
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Patent number: 8863953Abstract: A thermoformed package that is specially adapted to allow a cell phone (or similar product) to be partially packaged at one time and place, and then at a later time adapted for sale as a finished product with a particular brand (from a variety of brands or trademarks), and/or with a particular service plan (from a variety of rate plans or payment terms and/or languages) and/or with a particular language (or other localization) at a second time and place.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.Inventors: Roger Fager, Ross Mack
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Publication number: 20140074104Abstract: An injector assembly for delivering flowable material to a medical implant, including a tube having a first end and a second end, a connector member and a port connector, where the connector member is coupled to the first end of the tube and the port connector is coupled to the second end of the tube, the connector member being configured to attach to a material delivery mechanism and the port connector being configured to attach to the medical implant. When the material delivery mechanism is actuated, the flowable material passes through the tube to the medical implant. A method of using an injector assembly to deliver a flowable material to a medical implant and bone surface is also described. A kit containing various sized parts for an injector assembly is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: VOT, LLCInventors: David BLAKEMORE, Thomas CARTER, Eric LUCAS, Ross MACK, Shaun PITTS, Ronald CLARK
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Patent number: 8573397Abstract: A thermoformed package that is specially adapted to allow a cell phone (or similar product) to be partially packaged at one time and place, and then at a later time adapted for sale as a finished product with a particular brand (from a variety of brands or trademarks), and/or with a particular service plan (from a variety of rate plans or payment terms and/or languages) and/or with a particular language (or other localization) at a second time and place.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.Inventors: Roger Fager, Ross Mack
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Patent number: 8226727Abstract: The present invention relates to a femoral prosthesis that includes a cement introduction port which may be used to facilitate delivery or introduction of bone cement into the prosthesis/bone interface after the prosthesis component has been placed on a resurfaced femur bone. The femoral prosthesis may have a keel with undercuts which are configured to assist in controlling the flow of bone cement during implantation and to improve stability of the prosthesis following implantation. The femoral prosthesis is suitable for implantation using arthroscopic, as well as open, surgical procedures. The present prostheses may be used as unicondylar implants in either compartment of the knee or in both compartments of the knee.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: VOT, LLCInventors: Ron Clark, David Blakemore, Ross Mack
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Patent number: 8100981Abstract: The present invention relates to a tibial prosthesis useful in knee replacement surgeries. The prosthesis includes one or more cement introduction ports which may be used to deliver and control delivery of bone cement to a prosthesis-bone interface after the prosthesis has been positioned on a resurfaced area of a tibia bone. The prosthesis is suitable for implantation using arthroscopic as well as open surgical procedures. The prosthesis may be used as a unicondylar implant in either compartment of the knee or in both compartments of the knee.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: VOT, LLCInventors: Ron Clark, David Blakemore, Ross Mack
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Publication number: 20110196379Abstract: An injector assembly for delivering flowable material to a medical implant, including a tube having a first end and a second end, a connector member and a port connector, where the connector member is coupled to the first end of the tube and the port connector is coupled to the second end of the tube, the connector member being configured to attach to a material delivery mechanism and the port connector being configured to attach to the medical implant. When the material delivery mechanism is actuated, the flowable material passes through the tube to the medical implant. A method of using an injector assembly to deliver a flowable material to a medical implant and bone surface is also described. A kit containing various sized parts for an injector assembly is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: David BLAKEMORE, Thomas CARTER, Eric LUCAS, Ross MACK, Shaun PITTS, Ronald CLARK
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Publication number: 20090228114Abstract: The present invention relates to a femoral prosthesis that includes a cement introduction port which may be used to facilitate delivery or introduction of bone cement into the prosthesis/bone interface after the prosthesis component has been placed on a resurfaced femur bone. The femoral prosthesis may have a keel with undercuts which are configured to assist in controlling the flow of bone cement during implantation and to improve stability of the prosthesis following implantation. The femoral prosthesis is suitable for implantation using arthroscopic, as well as open, surgical procedures. The present prostheses may be used as unicondylar implants in either compartment of the knee or in both compartments of the knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Ron Clark, David Blakemore, Ross Mack
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Publication number: 20090228112Abstract: The present invention relates to a tibial prosthesis useful in knee replacement surgeries. The prosthesis includes one or more cement introduction ports which may be used to deliver and control delivery of bone cement to a prosthesis-bone interface after the prosthesis has been positioned on a resurfaced area of a tibia bone. The prosthesis is suitable for implantation using arthroscopic as well as open surgical procedures. The prosthesis may be used as a unicondylar implant in either compartment of the knee or in both compartments of the knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Ron Clark, David Blakemore, Ross Mack
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Publication number: 20060065570Abstract: A merchandise package includes a back panel and a front panel coupled to the back panel. At least one of the back panel and front panel defines a first channel for retaining a plurality of items. A window defined in the front panel communicates with the first channel. An alternative merchandise package includes a back panel, a front panel mounted to the back panel and a partition member. The partition member extends from the front panel to define a plurality of channels between the front and back panels for retaining a plurality of items. A window defined in the front panel communicates with at least one of the channels. The merchandise package may be used to contain a quantity of items, such as battery packages, for sale as a collective unit. Subsequently, the window may be exposed, and the individual items or packages contained therein may be sold individually. Hence, the merchandise package functions as both a bulk package and a retail display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Sean Martin, Joseph Jacobus, Michael Johnstone, Ross Mack, Robert Lamasney
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Patent number: 6478158Abstract: A retail package for round cell batteries is a transparent single sheet thermoformed clamshell having a cover connected along a hinge to a base which receives an array of upwardly extending batteries. The base has a side wall which extends upwardly from a flat bottom wall. The side wall has a lower section which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall and has a zero degree draft angle. Semicylindrical pockets are defined by the base wall lower portion and batteries are positioned in the pockets two abreast. Thus, each battery is engaged by a portion of the side wall and another battery. Hence, a partially emptied container will still retain most of the batteries upright. The cover has a downwardly extending skirt with an inwardly extending semicircular closure tab which engages beneath a lip formed on the base side wall. The lid closure may be released by pressing the base side wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1999Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Gerald A. Albright, Ron G. Hellenbrand, Ross Mack
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Patent number: 6419091Abstract: A retail package for round cell batteries is a transparent single sheet thermoformed clamshell having a cover connected along a hinge to a base which receives an array of upwardly extending batteries. The base has a side wall which extends upwardly from a flat bottom wall. The side wall has a lower section which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall and has a zero degree draft angle. Semicylindrical pockets are defined by the base wall lower portion and batteries are positioned in the pockets two abreast. Thus, each battery is engaged by a portion of the side wall and another battery. Hence, a partially emptied container will still retain most of the batteries upright. The cover has a downwardly extending skirt with an inwardly extending semicircular closure tab which engages beneath a lip formed on the base side wall. The lid closure may be released by pressing the base side wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Gerald A. Albright, Ron G. Hellenbrand, Ross Mack
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Patent number: 6354320Abstract: A firefighting monitor having an acceleration sensitive shut off valve that responds to acceleration of the monitor to reduce water flow through the monitor. The acceleration sensitive shut off valve is self-contained and requires no contact with an external surface or device. The valve closing speed may be modulated by a dampener device that slows the rate at which the valve closes to avoid damage from water hammer.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kolacz, Ross Mack, Stewart McMillan, Robert W. Steingass
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Publication number: 20010052479Abstract: A retail package for round cell batteries is a transparent single sheet thermoformed clamshell having a cover connected along a hinge to a base which receives an array of upwardly extending batteries. The base has a side wall which extends upwardly from a flat bottom wall. The side wall has a lower section which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall and has a zero degree draft angle. Semicylindrical pockets are defined by the base wall lower portion and batteries are positioned in the pockets two abreast. Thus, each battery is engaged by a portion of the side wall and another battery. Hence, a partially emptied container will still retain most of the batteries upright. The cover has a downwardly extending skirt with an inwardly extending semicircular closure tab which engages beneath a lip formed on the base side wall. The lid closure may be released by pressing the base side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 1999Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: ROBERT C. GAFFNEY, GERALD A. ALBRIGHT, RON G. HELLENBRAND, ROSS MACK
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Patent number: 6305621Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kolacz, Ross Mack, Robert W. Steingass, Brian M. Tylisz
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Patent number: RE40441Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kolacz, Ross Mack, Robert W. Steingass, Brian M. Tylisz
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Patent number: D419137Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Gerald A. Albright, Ron G. Hellenbrand, Ross Mack
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Patent number: D419441Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Gerald A. Albright, Ron G. Hellenbrand, Ross Mack
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Patent number: D419870Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Gerald A. Albright, Robert C. Gaffney, Richard L. Pedracine, Ross Mack, Ron Hellenbrand
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Patent number: D424933Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Gerald A. Albright, Robert C. Gaffney, Richard L. Pedracine, Ross Mack, Ron Hellenbrand
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Patent number: D425417Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Robert C. Gaffney, Gerald A. Albright, Ron G. Hellenbrand, Ross Mack