Patents by Inventor Mark J. Little

Mark J. Little 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: 9156667
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Ebbenga, Edwin H. Ryan, Mark J. Little
  • Publication number: 20120056139
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Ebbenga, Edwin H. Ryan, Mark J. Little
  • Publication number: 20110018724
    Abstract: A device system includes a transmitter assembly and a receiver assembly. The transmitter assembly includes a frequency transmitter having an antenna and a first plurality of electrically conductive elements. The receiver assembly includes a frequency receiver having an antenna and an annunciator. Immersion of at least a portion of each of the first plurality of conductive elements in water causes the frequency transmitter to transmit a frequency via its antenna to the antenna of the frequency receiver, thereby causing a first annuciation by the annunciator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Mark J. Little, Mark Ebbenga
  • Patent number: 4134381
    Abstract: A reliable efficient rotary valve apparatus for internal combustion engines, configured for ease of installation and maintenance. Rotating valve apparatus controls transfer of intake and exhaust gases between intake and exhaust manifolds respectively of an internal combustion engine and the respective combustion cylinders thereof. Intake and exhaust portions of the rotary valve assembly are isolated by simple seal members. Activating means, responsive to rotation of the rotatable valve member, create positive fluid-flow transfer of gaseous currents through the rotating valve member. Spring biased, pressure equalizing plunger seal apparatus increases reliability and longevity of use of the rotary valve apparatus and maintains proper seals for fluid-flow passage between the rotating valve member and individual compression cylinders of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Inventor: Mark J. Little