Mark Shawn Bloom

US Patent:

7043777, May 16, 2006

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/433283

Inventors:

Mark S. Bloom - Mission Viejo CA, US
Alston E. Williams - Irvine CA, US
Li Chen - Brea CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

E03C 1/042

US Classification:

4695, 249177, 2851242, 2851391

Abstract:

A single control roman tub faucet () includes a lower anchor () that is attached to the roughed-in tub surround () and an upper anchor () that is installed on the final decorative surface of the tub surround. The upper anchor is attached to the lower anchor by a fastener () that extends therebetween. Outlet pipes () extend through the lower and upper anchors and connect water supply lines to the faucet.

US Patent:

7070125, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

May 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/439355

Inventors:

Alston Edward Williams - Irvine CA, US
Mark S. Bloom - Mission Viejo CA, US
Steve Nadler - Trabuco Canyon CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

A62C 31/00
B05B 1/30

US Classification:

239443, 239444, 239445, 239574

Abstract:

A faucet head having a multi-pattern head and a fluid diversion system. The multi-pattern head has a stream outlet, a first spray outlet, and a second spray outlet. The fluid diversion system comprises a first valve, a second valve, and a water supply input. A first discharge pattern is characterized by the fluid diversion system connecting the stream outlet to the water supply input. A second discharge pattern is characterized by the fluid diversion system connecting the first spray outlet to the water supply input. A third discharge pattern is characterized by the fluid diversion system connecting the first spray outlet and the second spray outlet to the water supply input.

US Patent:

7525411, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/247654

Inventors:

Walter Strader - Coto De Caza CA, US
Mark S. Bloom - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Gerald Chong - Rowland Heights CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06T 1/00
G06T 7/00

US Classification:

340 553, 340 552, 340 582

Abstract:

A door lock is provided with a biometric sensor and a key cylinder. The biometric sensor is protected by being positioned on a shield, and such that the sensor is not exposed to damage by being on the front face of the door lock. The shield extends vertically downwardly from the remainder of the front face of the door lock, and the sensor is mounted to an inner face of the shield. Thus, the sensor is spaced away from a door when the door lock is mounted on a door. A finger may be inserted into a space between the sensor and the door, and the sensor can then capture information about the fingerprint. This information can be compared to expected fingerprints, and entry into a building can be granted based upon a recognition of this fingerprint.

US Patent:

20040084097, May 6, 2004

Filed:

Aug 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/433282

Inventors:

Mark Bloom - Mission Viejo CA, US
Walter Strader - Coto de Caza CA, US
Li Chen - Brea CA, US

International Classification:

F16K011/078

US Classification:

137/625170

Abstract:

A single control roman tub faucet () comprises a handle, a lever coupled to the handle, and a cartridge valve () coupled to the lever. The valve () is configured to provide a maximum flow rate of at least 7.8 GPM. The cartridge valve () has a valve base () and a lower disk (). The valve base () includes an upper surface () and a lower surface () and a water passage extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The outlet end of the passage has a larger cross-sectional area than the inlet end. The lower disk () includes an inlet sized to match the outlet end of the passage. The cross section of the passage is generally arcuate and is defined by parallel side walls () and non-parallel end walls ().

US Patent:

20050173545, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

Apr 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/509982

Inventors:

Walter Strader - Coto De Caza CA, US
Edward Pilatowicz - Anaheim Hills CA, US
Mark Bloom - Mission Viejo CA, US
Alston Williams - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

G05D023/13

US Classification:

236012200

Abstract:

A faucet includes a spout having a thermostatic tempering device installed therein. The thermostatic tempering device includes a temperature-sensing element that can include a wax element.

US Patent:

20070059995, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Nov 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/516121

Inventors:

Mark Bloom - Mission Viejo CA, US
Walter Strader - Coto de Caza CA, US
Li Chen - Brea CA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/73

US Classification:

439894000

Abstract:

A single control roman tub faucet comprises a handle, a lever coupled to the handle, and a valve coupled to the lever. The valve is configured to provide a maximum flow rate of at least 7.8 GPM. A cartridge valve has a valve base and a lower disk. The valve base includes an upper surface and a lower surface and a water passage extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The outlet end of the passage has a larger cross-sectional area than the inlet end. The lower disk includes an inlet sized to match the outlet end of the passage. The cross section of the passage is generally arcuate and is defined by parallel side walls and non-parallel end walls.

US Patent:

20220205278, Jun 30, 2022

Filed:

Feb 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/429862

Inventors:

- Middleton WI, US
Mark BLOOM - Lake Forest CA, US

Assignee:

Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Middleton WI

International Classification:

E05B 55/00
E05B 13/10

Abstract:

A handle assembly includes a removable handle positioned over a sleeve. The handle assembly includes a catch positioned within the sleeve, and when extended, the catch prevents relative movement between the handle and the sleeve. The handle assembly includes a spindle positioned within the sleeve. The spindle has a longitudinal axis. The spindle is rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the sleeve is not rotatable, and when in the unlocked position, the sleeve is rotatable. The handle assembly includes a support structure that is configured to support the spindle. The support structure is in a fixed rotational relationship with respect to the handle. When the catch is in an extended position and the spindle is in the locked position, deflection of the spindle in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis is resisted by way of the support structure.

US Patent:

20200318388, Oct 8, 2020

Filed:

Mar 20, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/825817

Inventors:

- Middleton WI, US
Jack Zhang - Xiamen, CN
Mark S. Bloom - Ladera Ranch CA, US
James Lin - Laguna Niguel CA, US

International Classification:

E05B 27/00

Abstract:

A rekeyable lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks disposed in the plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes, for example, a locking bar for blocking rotation of the plug assembly with respect to the cylinder body to prevent unlocking of the rekeyable lock cylinder with an unauthorized object. In some embodiments, the locking bar is configured such that torqueing the plug assembly with an unauthorized object applies force to the locking bar without translating such force to the plurality of racks. This type of arrangement enhances torque resistance of the lock cylinder against attempted forced entry.