Patents by Inventor Mark A. Sanderson

Mark A. Sanderson 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).

  • Publication number: 20100154618
    Abstract: A set of playing cards for teaching music fundamentals through the playing of traditional card games with the set of playing cards is provided. The set of playing cards is divided into a plurality of different card groups, each card group corresponding to a different octave group and including cards depicting the letter names and modifiers of musical pitches in the chromatic scale, each card is associated with only a single musical pitch of the chromatic scale and depicts the one or more letter names and modifiers corresponding to that musical pitch. Each card depicts one or more music scales in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card. Each card can depict one or more chords of a music scale in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: MARK A. SANDERSON
  • Patent number: 7732695
    Abstract: A set of playing cards for teaching music fundamentals through the playing of traditional card games with the set of playing cards is provided. The set of playing cards is divided into a plurality of different card groups, each card group corresponding to a different octave group and including cards depicting the letter names and modifiers of musical pitches in the chromatic scale, each card is associated with only a single musical pitch of the chromatic scale and depicts the one or more letter names and modifiers corresponding to that musical pitch. Each card depicts one or more music scales in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card. Each card can depict one or more chords of a music scale in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Mark A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20090191532
    Abstract: A scale model collectible dash replica device, wherein authentic dashboard designs are replicated in miniature form from high quality materials that simulate authentic vehicle interiors, wherein features are included that operationally simulate actual component functionality, and wherein an onboard business card holder and stand with dash logo identifier enhance model recognition and device usefulness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Sanderson
  • Patent number: 6811038
    Abstract: A surface-mounted bracket for receiving and storing removable vehicle doors is disclosed. In general, embodiments of the bracket include an elongated bar, a first support bar connected generally perpendicular to the vertical bar, and a second support bar connected generally perpendicular to the vertical bar, the second support bar being offset and generally parallel to the first support bar. The support bars include support brackets that are adapted to receive the male hinge pins on vehicle doors. The brackets can further include stabilizers to prevent the doors from swinging on the support brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Mark A. Sanderson