Patents by Inventor Terry L. LaPora

Terry L. LaPora 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).

  • Power valve shield
    Patent number: 4933116
    Abstract: A device for preventing damage to the carburetor power valve during engine backfire conditions. The device, which comprises an internal one-way valve and is threaded at one end, is used to replace a throttle body mounting screw on the bottom of the carburetor. Used in conjunction with the device is a means to block the original vacuum port to the power valve and redirect the vacuum through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Inventor: Terry L. LaPora